New CIES Reaches Two-Year Milestone: Opportunities for Investors and Hong Kong Service Providers

Invest Hong Kong announced that the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) has reached its two-year milestone, with 3,166 applications received as at 28 February 2026 and an expected investment amount of about HK$95 billion to be brought into Hong Kong. Among these applications, 1,762 had completed investments and obtained formal approval from the Immigration Department. The figures reflect continued market interest in Hong Kong as an investment, wealth management and business platform. For entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals and family offices considering Hong Kong, the New CIES may also create practical needs around company incorporation, corporate structuring, accounting records, tax compliance and ongoing company secretarial support. The announcement also noted scheme enhancements, including greater flexibility for eligible private holding company arrangements and the continued operation of the CIES Investment Portfolio. These developments may be relevant for investors who plan to hold permissible assets through appropriate corporate or family-office structures. Businesses and investors should review the latest official New CIES rules and seek professional advice before making decisions, as eligibility requirements, permissible investment assets and immigration procedures depend on individual circumstances. Source: New CIES / Invest Hong Kong – Two-year milestone announcement, 2 March 2026: https://www.newcies.gov.hk/en/resources/news/two-year-milestone-new-capital-investment-entrant-scheme-attracts-nearly-3-200-applications-with-expected-investment-of-about-hk-95-billion-reflecting-global-confidence-in-hong-kong-with-photos/ This article is for general information only and should not be treated as legal, tax, immigration or investment advice.